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Technology Systems Certificate


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The Blue Ridge certificate in technology systems strengthens skills in professional and business communication and information technology. Blue Ridge combines oral and written communications with core technology classes and electives, equipping students with a grasp of technology systems. Certifications such as A+, CIW, and MCAS complement the electives in this program, enhancing the impact of this credential.

Program Overview

The Technology System Certificate combines traditional professional and business communication with information technology. Certification such as A+, CIW, and MCAS work well with the restricted electives in this program; therefore, enhancing the credential that a Technology System Certificate provides.

To be eligible to earn a Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Certificate the student must be a current degree-seeking student or complete the application and admissions process to the college. Eligibility to earn and receive a Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Certificate does not interfere with the degree-seeking status of the student.

Career Opportunities

Whether students are seeking a career as a network professional, or currently working as a business manager or other IT professional, the Blue Ridge certificate in technology systems will help graduates implement high-functioning business and technology systems in the workplace. The certificate program ties in closely with the IT degree, thus helping existing IT students expand their body of knowledge in networking and business.

Note: All salary estimations are based on current position and educational trends. Blue Ridge and The School of Professional Studies and University Transfer cannot guarantee that the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive.

Curriculum for a Certificate in Technology Systems


General Education Core 9
Technology Core 21
Total Credit Hours Required 30

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